More than 600 people converted to Islam in Qatar during Ramadan]]>1Traditional cannon fire signals the break of fastSat, 18 Jul 2015 20:46:04 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/traditional-cannon-fire-signals-the-break-of-fast.372/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/traditional-cannon-fire-signals-the-break-of-fast.372/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek Dakoykoy
Have you experienced this? Please do share.]]>1Qatar ID cardsWed, 15 Jul 2015 10:20:42 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-id-cards.327/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-id-cards.327/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita Pungyan
Thought?]]>2Some smart way of dealing with food and its possible wastage during RamadanTue, 14 Jul 2015 22:04:02 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/some-smart-way-of-dealing-with-food-and-its-possible-wastage-during-ramadan.507/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/some-smart-way-of-dealing-with-food-and-its-possible-wastage-during-ramadan.507/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita Pungyan
Buy only what we want and in actual quantities rather than random shopping.
Buying items with a longer expiry dates for ease in using it during that period.
Buying food items especially fruits and vegetables in smaller quantities depending on use.
Daily checking the food items in our fridge/ deep freezer and in our fruit basket regarding items that may get rot/ expired. Utilizing it or giving it to others before it becomes waste.
Utilizing leftover foods. Storing, saving and...

Cheers!]]>17Is it a problem if you have tattoos/facial or body piercings in Qatar?Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:08:16 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/is-it-a-problem-if-you-have-tattoos-facial-or-body-piercings-in-qatar.340/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/is-it-a-problem-if-you-have-tattoos-facial-or-body-piercings-in-qatar.340/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek Dakoykoy2Final Draft of the Kafala Law to be ready before 2015 endsThu, 09 Jul 2015 20:02:36 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/final-draft-of-the-kafala-law-to-be-ready-before-2015-ends.424/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/final-draft-of-the-kafala-law-to-be-ready-before-2015-ends.424/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek Dakoykoy
Qatari authorities have made "measurable progress" with regard to labor practices in Qatar, the statement said. They added that the new legislation represented "significant reform of the kafala labour contract system." The office however said that the reform of kafala...

Final Draft of the Kafala Law to be ready before 2015 ends]]>7Begging is not allowed in Qatar!Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:12:52 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/begging-is-not-allowed-in-qatar.380/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/begging-is-not-allowed-in-qatar.380/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek Dakoykoy
If you encounter someone begging for money from you, will you report or offer help? If you will not report and help instead, are you punishable?]]>4Qatar announces 11-day Eid Al Fitr HolidaysThu, 09 Jul 2015 18:45:07 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-announces-11-day-eid-al-fitr-holidays.518/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-announces-11-day-eid-al-fitr-holidays.518/invalid@example.com (Yusuf Shamim)Yusuf Shamim
As we enter the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan, governments in Islamic countries from around the world have started announcing Eid Al Fitr holidays.]]>Emir pardons prisonersWed, 08 Jul 2015 08:17:37 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/emir-pardons-prisoners.475/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/emir-pardons-prisoners.475/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita Pungyan
Pardoning inmates is a common move by Arab leaders before Ramadan,God bless you emir..

Thoughts]]>2Things you didn't know about the holy month of ramadanFri, 26 Jun 2015 13:03:01 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-holy-month-of-ramadan.408/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-holy-month-of-ramadan.408/invalid@example.com (Saqib Mumtaz)Saqib Mumtaz1. The Quran was first revealed in the holy month of Ramadan. ramadan
2. The good which is acquired through the fast can be destroyed by five things : telling of a lie, slander, denounce someone behind his back, a false oath, and greed or covetousness.

3. Fasting is beneficial to health and it also serves as a method of self-purification and self-restraint for us.

4. Fasting involves controlling many negative emotions such as the will to avoid desires and abstain from impurities...

More useful information can be found from the link below. https://intlxpatr.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/illegal-hand-gestures-in-qatar-defined-by-qatar-police/]]>1Do's and Don'ts During the Holy Month of Ramadan for Non-MuslimsMon, 08 Jun 2015 09:08:38 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/dos-and-donts-during-the-holy-month-of-ramadan-for-non-muslims.277/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/dos-and-donts-during-the-holy-month-of-ramadan-for-non-muslims.277/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek DakoykoyDon'ts:

Don't eat or drink in public places

Don't smoke during Ramadan hours

Don't chew gums during fasting hours

Don't wear shorts, mini-skirts or sleeveless outfits when going to public places (applicable at all times especially for women)

Don't use abusive or offensive language (applicable at all times)

Don't drink alcohol for the entire month of...

Do's and Don'ts During the Holy Month of Ramadan for Non-Muslims]]>1Is Qatar going to be the next Dubai?Mon, 08 Jun 2015 07:30:21 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/is-qatar-going-to-be-the-next-dubai.272/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/is-qatar-going-to-be-the-next-dubai.272/invalid@example.com (Bonjiek Dakoykoy)Bonjiek Dakoykoy2Qatar has one of the lowest work site deaths in the worldFri, 05 Jun 2015 06:44:31 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-has-one-of-the-lowest-work-site-deaths-in-the-world.263/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/qatar-has-one-of-the-lowest-work-site-deaths-in-the-world.263/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita Pungyan
YOUR THOUGHTS???]]>1Traffic fines or traffic violationTue, 02 Jun 2015 11:39:29 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/traffic-fines-or-traffic-violation.212/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/traffic-fines-or-traffic-violation.212/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita Pungyan
I heard from many that on an average Traffic violation fine is around 1000 QAR per person per year.
Share about your experience regarding traffic violation if u dont mind. And what are the precautions or advicecan you suggest for our members..]]>4THINK before you CLICK!!!Wed, 27 May 2015 04:12:14 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/think-before-you-click.206/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/think-before-you-click.206/invalid@example.com (Rolita Pungyan)Rolita PungyanTHINK before you CLICK!!!]]>2A brief about the culture in QatarTue, 26 May 2015 05:24:33 +0000http://qatarforum.com/threads/a-brief-about-the-culture-in-qatar.13/
http://qatarforum.com/threads/a-brief-about-the-culture-in-qatar.13/invalid@example.com (Clara Samuelian)Clara Samuelianhttps://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/aboutUs/qa/qCulture.html]]>16